Water heaters have lives just like people do. As water heaters age, they don’t function as well as the newer ones do. And staying in shape takes conscious, regular effort. Paul the Plumber–the water heater doctor–can help your water heater with both.
Aging water heaters can have many different problems. Sometimes a water heater’s temperature sensor malfunctions, so the water doesn’t heat properly. Unwelcome sediment can clog its pipes just like our blood vessels get clogged up. Often the heating element stops working—so the supply of hot water stops, too. And finally, if the fittings and valves aren’t well put together, leaks can occur.
It takes conscious, regular maintenance for your aging water heater to continue to function well. Your water heater needs yearly checkups to allow for intervention to fix any existing problems. Paul the Plumber will check out the piping and valves, flush out any sediment, look for rust and corrosion, and make sure there is no charring or black residue near the top or the fittings that could lead to combustion issues.
Healthy water heaters save money because they work more efficiently. Regular inspections and repairs allow you to solve problems early before they become larger and more expensive. Paul the Plumber has seen all of them and has the experience and tools to fix them all. Contact him for help soon.